Tower Hill Botanic Garden Fall E-Magazine

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FA L L 2021 EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND MORE

THE RAMBLE FALL CLASSES & PROGRAMS AUTUMN ILLUMINATED & NIGHT LIGHTS AND MORE!

Welcome to Tower Hill Botanic Garden Visitors are welcome! Please buy tickets in advance by visiting at www.towerhillbg.org. Tickets are not sold on site. Tower Hill follows Massachusetts guidance on face coverings. Please check our website before your visit for up-to-date information.

Explore the following pages to discover experiences you can enjoy in person or on-line. We offer many opportunities to learn, explore and delight in all Tower Hill has to offer.

Because of your ongoing support of Tower Hill, we were able to secure funds to expand our beloved Vegetable Garden. Staff and volunteers donate more than 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to area food banks, and thanks to a generous grant from Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, we’ll be able to increase our harvests and expand educational opportunities.

FALL IS IN THE AIR. BIRDS ARE HEADING SOUTH. SUMMER’S BLOOMS ARE FADING.

Through so much pandemic uncertainty over the last year and a half, some things remain constant, including the changing of the seasons, the enthusiasm of our members, and the dedication of our volunteers.

Through thick and thin, our community comes together to steward this special organization toward the future.

FORWARD TO FALL

We work side by side to ensure Tower Hill is creating experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world. Because of the support of members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors, we are able to connect new audiences with plants and nature. In addition to continued partnerships with organizations such as the Worcester Refugee Assistance Program, and the Worcester Public Schools, we’re also now collaborating with Worcester Head Start so that more children have the opportunity to have hands-on STEM experiences both in the classroom and at Tower Hill.

Thanks to your dedication, we were able to restore our heirloom apple orchard, ensuring that the historic varieties are preserved for generations to come. Faced with aging trees and a disease made worse by climate change, we partnered with Fedco Trees in Maine to graft and grow replacement trees that will be more resilient in the decades to come. You’ll see the 268 saplings growing along the driveway on your next visit to Tower Hill.

I can’t thank you enough for your patience and understanding during this year’s construction. I promise you, the results, which you’ll begin to experience this fall, will be well worth the wait. We are committed to making Tower Hill a more accessible place to visit, and the bigger and better parking lot will help a lot, along with the new pathways to the Visitors Center. I cannot wait until we can open The Ramble (SEE PAGE 2 FOR MORE) for you to explore by late this fall and early winter.

All of these efforts and more are only possible thanks to people like you, reading this Grow With Us magazine.

Your passion, generosity, and care, allow us to think big and to take steps to improve. Together we can ensure that Tower Hill thrives for generations to come.

Grace C. Elton chief executive officer tower hill botanic garden

CONTENTS 2 THE RAMBLE

Tower Hill’s new garden for children, families, and the young at heart opens soon

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The former plant layout transitions to a garden of inspiration 6

ADULT CLASSES

Enjoy several online classes on landscaping, photography, climate talks, and more 9

PLANT SHOWS

Join us for competitive shows, featuring captivating displays of brilliant blooms and more 12

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Explore family and youth workshops, classes, and drop-in activities 16

SPECIAL LIGHT EVENTS

Celebrate a crisp fall evening with Autumn Illuminated and the festive season with Night Lights

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THE RAMBLE

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BY NOW YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD THAT TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN IS BUILDING A NEW GARDEN FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE YOUNG AT HEART. Perhaps you’ve seen pictures on social media of our progress building what we’re calling The Ramble. Or maybe you’re one of the curious onlookers who have craned your neck while walking on adjacent paths to see what all construction fuss in the woods is all about. The wait to start exploring this whimsical space won’t last much longer.

So what should you expect when we pull back the curtain and unveil The Ramble? To answer that question, we need to tell you about W. Gary Smith. Nearly a decade ago, Tower Hill leaders reached out to this internationally renowned artist to imagine a space where children could explore, discover, and imagine.

Smith provided a vision for a space kids could ramble through while adults were transported back to forest romps from their own childhoods. And while the project has evolved over the years, that same ethos is coming alive before our very eyes in the forest beyond Pliny’s Allee.

It takes a village to build a garden like this, and while there are too many champions to fit in this space, including hundreds of exceedingly generous donors, you should know that landscape designers Ryan Associates and landscape contractors R.P. Marzilli are some of the best in the business. Despite the

unprecedented wild (wet) weather we’ve received this summer, The Ramble is coming together in spectacular fashion and slated to be ready for public exploration by late fall. They are making Smith’s vision a reality.

What this team is bringing to life is a dreamlike landscape that builds on the memories many of us hang on to from our youthful forest adventures.

In this reverie there’s a waterfall, a stream to hop over, a brush pile to climb through, and a hidden alcove to stack stones. There will be the practical, a bathroom and a stunning wooden pavilion for outdoor classrooms. And, of course, there will be a fantastic palette of plants, selected by our horticulturists specifically to entice curiosity from this garden’s little visitors.

We want families to find a safe outdoor space where their children can play freely and make their own discoveries. We hope visitors experience the mental and physical benefits of being amongst the wildlife and plants. Our special hope is that these children discover at an early age the pleasure and value of nature. So that they may grow up inspired to be champions of plants, the environment, and the Earth. We want to pass along our love of the natural world to the next generation and The Ramble is for them.

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A Garden of Inspiration

REDIET TADELE TOWER HILL STAFF

GARDENS CAN BE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, PEACE, EDUCATION, AND A HAVEN, A TIME WHEN THE WORLD SHRINKS TO JUST YOU AND THE GARDEN BED YOU ARE WORKING ON. With this in mind, Tower Hill decided to reimagine what was once known as the Systematic Garden.

Built with the goal of interpreting plant taxonomy, the Systematic Garden featured planting beds arranged by plant family. Over the years, however, Tower Hill’s horticulture staff decided a change was needed to make the garden more interesting and more beautiful throughout the year.

The person at the helm of the change is Erin Doolittle, a gardenerat Tower Hill. Erin envisioned a bold transformation. The old Systematic Garden became the Nadeau Garden of Inspiration and, with Erin’s design, transitioned from a primarily scientific garden to a garden of inspiration.

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Each of the Garden’s more than 20 beds is vibrant and bold, with a different theme designed to inspire the visitors. Some new features include the shade perennial bed, sun perennial bed, and the rainbow border. In addition, visitors will enjoy the newly designed Fragrant bed filled with heavily scented flowers and foliage. The four beds surrounding the Kinship Arbor utilize the colors on the color wheel and are designed to pop like the rest of the Garden.

The European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) planted on the northern half of the rainbow border will give the Nadeau Garden more of a secluded atmosphere while retaining the view of the Daffodil field when it blooms.

GARDEN SHOP FALL EVENTS AMERICAN CRAFT FAIR Saturday, October 23, 10am – 5pm Sunday, October 24, 10am – 4pm

The Worcester Center for Crafts and Tower Hill Botanic Garden have partnered to present the 5th annual juried fair of American Craftwork. The show will feature over 30 fine artisans representing ceramics, jewelry, wood, metal working, glass, mixed metals, painting, fiber arts and more. Find more info at towerhillbg.org

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Saturday, November 13 & Sunday, November 14 10am – 5pm / included with admission

Featuring some of our favorite local artists and makers to offer handmade wares for sale you’re your holiday shopping. Members will enjoy a double discount* on the Garden Shop purchases.

MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND small business saturday:

Saturday, November 27 Sunday, November 28 regular admission: 11am–3pm ticket required during night lights hours: 4–10pm The Garden Shop is celebrating Tower Hill members with a weekend of Double Discounts on your purchases*.

We appreciate your generous support throughout the year. All proceeds from Garden Shop purchases benefit the gardens and organization. Thank you for choosing to support nonprofit retail and find wonderful, unique gifts at the same time. museum store sunday:

*You must be the named cardholder to receive the member discounts.

No additional discounts on artwork or sale items.

DELICIOUS LUNCHES! The Farmer and the Fork Café is open for guests on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the day from 11am to 3pm. You can order online or in person during the café’s hours of operation.

Visit towerhillbg.org/farmer_and_the_fork for details.

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Program Registration To see the full description of education programs and to register please visit our website. We highly encourage registering for programs online in advance to ensure your spot. Classes are organized to abide by all state and federal regulations on masks, distancing, and group size. For up-to-date information regarding regulations please visit our website.

For registration questions pertaining to adult programs or youth and family programs, please contact our Registrar at registrar@towerhillbg.org or call 508.869.6111x174.

ADULT PROGRAMS Online Learning

Soil Amendments for Home Gardeners

Prepping Garden Beds for Winter PHILIP BAUERLE

Building off of his recent webinar “Soil Testing for the Home Gardener”, this program will guide you though how to make amendments to your soil. Learn how to change your soils PH, organic matter, minerals, and more.

Thursday, September 16, 6:30–7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Site Preparation for Landscape Transformation KATHY CONNOLLY

To create our dream garden we usually must make changes to what is already there. Learn the ins and outs of how to prepare a garden or landscape site for a new purpose.

Wednesday, September 29, 6:30–7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Leave the Leaves

KATHY CONNOLLY

It has become commonplace to remove leaves from ones property in the fall. However, we now know that leaving some or all leaf litter in place has ecological benefits.

Learn why and how to keep fallen leaves as a part of your home garden.

Thursday, September 30, 6:30–7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

$10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time MICHAEL WOJTECH

Discover how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment. We will examine varying time scales (e.g. day, week, year) to see how trees change over time, from the buds, flowers, and leaves the role of trees play in our ecosystems. There is an additional field session option available. See the nature studies section of this bulletin or website for details.

Thursday, October 7, 6:30–8pm $15 M; $20 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Climate Talk: New England Alpine Plants KRISTEN HAYNES

Join us to explore the global biodiversity crisis caused by environmental change and learn which plants are the most vulnerable to extinction. The effects of this change make it critical for our communities to determine what our conservation priorities.

Thursday, October 14, 6:30–7:30pm $0 M; $0 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

SPONSORED BY COUNTERACT CLIMATE CHANGE

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PHILIP BAUERLE

As winter approaches it’s important to begin preparing your garden for the winter months. From plant prep to soil amendments this webinar will guide you through it all.

Wednesday, October 6, 6:30–7:30pm

Oh, Deer! How to Manage Deer at Home CHERYL SALATINO

If you need practical approaches to deter the munching, join us for ideas to safeguard your garden from deer. We will also review a selection of “deer tolerant” plants and point out those considered “deer candy.”

Thursday, October 21, 6:30–7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Top 10 Native Plants for Residential Landscapes CHERYL SALATINO

Learn about tried-and-true native plants that can complement your existing garden, attract pollinators, and withstand the New England weather.

Thursday, October 28, 6:30-7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Colored Pencil Holiday Cards

CAROL SCHWARTZ

Create your own botanical illustration artwork for a 5”x7” holiday card and learn how to print it in time to send to friends and family for the holidays.

Sunday, November 14, 9:30–11:30am $30 M; $40 NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP

Photo Editing Basics

PAUL NGUYEN

This online class reveals the editing techniques that experts apply to give their photos that additional “pop” and polish that bring them to life and make them ready for printing and sharing.

Wednesday, November 10, 6–8pm $30 M; $40 NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP

Right Plant/Right Place

CHERYL SALATINO

Explore the fundamentals of choosing the right plant for the right place. We will look at sun and shade availability, water availability, soil considerations, climate and potential problems, diversity, and site preparation and planting techniques for both new and existing planting beds.

Thursday, November 4, 6:30–7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Small Garden Design

CHERYL SALATINO

Join us for this webinar as we discuss common gardening challenges in tight quarters. We’ll explore creating garden views, expanding the feeling of space, available light, and the details that make all the difference.

Tuesday, November 18, 6:30–7:30pm $10 M; $15 NM | LIVE WEBINAR

On Demand Webinars

ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS

After one of our live webinars, the instructor may choose to record it and offer it to view later. These “On-Demand” webinars can be watched at any time in the comfort of your own home. You can find these webinars on our website, on the online learning tab under adult education.

Available at all times $10 M; $15 NM | ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

SPECIAL EVENTS Tree Steward Course Immerse yourself in the practice of tree care. This skill building course is organized as an all-levels training focused on how to care for trees, current threats to our local species, and pertinent information to prepare you to steward your local plant population.

October 13, 20, & 27, 6–8pm | ONLINE October 23, 10:15am–12:15pm | IN PERSON $125 M; $150 NM

European Cosmopolitan Cities Featuring Floriade Tower Hill Botanic Garden will be working with travel group Collette to bring you a once-in-a -lifetime European experience. The Floriade horticulture expo takes place every decade in the Netherlands. Experience this amazing expo and tour three breathtaking cities.

Tuesday, September 21, 3–4:30pm | INFORMATION SESSION July 2022 (10-day trip) CHECK WEBSITE FOR PRICING

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Wellness Yoga in the Garden

Yoga and Ayurveda Mini-Retreat MANDI GARRISON

Enjoy gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels.

Please bring your own mat.

Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30pm (November) Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am (September/October) PER CLASS: $10 M; $17 NM I NO WALK-INS

Chair Yoga

REBECCA REBER

Using a chair as a prop, come and have fun while enjoying the benefits of movement.

Tuesdays, 11:30am–12:30pm (4-week sessions) $45 M; $60 NM I NO WALK-INS

Qigong & Tai Chi Movement

ROSE LEE

Breathe deeply and practice gentle fluid movements, mindfully to reduce stress and improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, range of motion, and stamina.

Wednesdays, 10:15–11:30am (4-week sessions)

MANDI GARRISON

Immerse yourself in this mini yoga retreat. The retreat will include time with your yoga practice, a lecture, journaling, meditation, and guided relaxation.

Saturday, September 25, 9:30am–12:30pm $35 M; $50 NM

Connect and Refresh: A Restorative Mini Retreat JULIE RUMRILL

Surround yourself with the peace of the garden as you spend a full morning immersing yourself in your yoga practice.

By the end of this retreat, you will expand your practice and feel rejuvenated.

Saturday, November 6, 9:30am–12:30pm $40 M; $55 NM I NO WALK-INS

Introduction to Essential Oils

LINDA PATTERSON

Step into the world of essential oils. Instructor Linda Patterson will guide you as you explore the benefits of essential oils and experience a variety of oils you can introduce to your daily routine.

Saturday, November 6, 1:30–3pm

$65 M; $80 NM I NO WALK-INS

$65 M; $80 NM I NO WALK-INS

Forest Bathing

Art, Craft & Floral Design

NADINE MAZZOLA

Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature in an outdoor setting.

Friday, September 10, 9:30am–12:30pm Sunday, September 26, 9:30am–12:30pm Friday, October 29, 9:30am–12:30pm Sunday, November 14, 9:30am–12:30pm $36 M; $50 NM I NO WALK-INS

Color Infusion: Ice Dyeing for Adults

BILLY MUTCHNIK

Try a unique form of fabric dyeing called “Ice dye”. Ice dye is the art of placing ice cubes on top of fabric, then sprinkling dye powder on top of the ice. The melting ice dictates how the dye falls on the shirt leading to more unique patterning.

Thursday, September 9, 6–7pm $35 M; $45 NM

Leather Bound Travel or Nature Journal SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Handcraft your own leather-bound travel or nature journal.

Students will hand sew the inner pages to create sketchbooks that will be housed inside a leather cover.

Friday, September 10, 1–3:30pm $40 M; $55 NM

Introduction to Zentangle

KAREN KEEFE

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, many of them inspired by nature. This hands-on 3½-hour class introduces the basic Zentangle principles and methodology.

Sunday, September 12, 1:15–4:45pm $45 M; $60 NM

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

Enjoy a temporary outdoor art exhibit that showcases artistic, interactive, outdoor structures, that bring joy, inspire imaginative play, and spark a curiosity for the natural world and its connections to the built environment.

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Painting Marvelous Mushrooms

CAROL SCHWARTZ

Take a short walk along the wooded paths at Tower Hill and find just the right mushroom to paint. Snap a few pictures, then head back to the classroom to learn about how to use watercolors to create a beautiful mushroom illustration.

Sunday, September 12, 10:15am–12:15pm $30 M; $40 NM

Series I: Sogetsu Ikebana

KAYE VOSBURGH

This 3-week course introduces Japanese flower arranging and gives students experience making arrangements in low containers (moribana) using a pin holder (kenzan).

Open to all skill levels.

Thursdays, September 16, 23, & 30, 9:30am–12pm $90 M; $105 NM | WITHOUT SUPPLIES $135 | WITH SUPPLIES

Drawing Basics: Flowers & Leaves in Perspective CAROL SCHWARTZ

Using only pencil, learn how to draw flowers and leaves from a variety of angles, such as side view, pointing at or away from you, and how to draw the 3-dimension curvature of shape in 2-dimensions.

Friday, September 17, 10:30am –12:30pm $30 M; $40 NM

Glorious Autumn Container

BETSY WILLIAMS

Capture autumn with this container garden. Fill a 14” pot with brilliant mums, richly colored kales, miniature evergreens, English Ivy and other hardy plant material.

Sunday, September 19, 10:15 am–12:15pm $85 M; $100 NM

Cyanotype Printmaking

MADGE EVERS

Observe mixing the light-sensitive emulsion used to create cyanotype and its application to paper. Students will create their own cyanotype prints to bring home.

Sunday, September 19, 10:30am–1pm $45 M; $60 NM

Weave an Infinity Scarf

DAHLIA POPOVITS

Make a gorgeous handwoven infinity scarf using colors and textures of your choosing. No previous experience is required, and you will go home with a wearable finished piece at the end of the session.

Wednesday, October 6, 10:30am–3:30pm $125 M; $150 NM

Gel Plate Fall Leaves Collage

SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Create dozens of botanical and abstract prints using acrylic paints and a commercially made gelatin plate. You will use those prints and other vintage ephemera to create an artwork collage piece ready for framing to hang on your wall!

Thursday, October 7, 1–3:30pm $40 M; $55 NM

Drawing Basics: Finding Tonal Values

CAROL SCHWARTZ

In this workshop make your pencil or colored pencil work pop by learning how to create a wide range of tonal values with shading. Strong highlights and shadows will take your work from good to great.

Thursday, October 7, 1:15am–3:15pm $30 M; $40 NM

PLANT SHOWS Join us in welcoming back these competitive shows, featuring captivating displays of brilliant blooms, fascinating foliage, plant sales, and the chance to learn from expert growers. INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION.

Baystate African Violet Society Sale & Demos Saturday, September 11, 10am–4pm

Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society Sale & Demos September 18, 10am–4pm

New England Dahlia Society Show & Sale Saturday, September 25, 1–5pm Sunday, September 26, 10am–3pm

New England Carnivorous Plant Society Show & Sale Saturday, October 2, 10am–5pm Sunday, October 3, 10am–4pm

Boston Chapter of Ikebana International Show & Sale Friday, October 15, 12–5pm Saturday, October 16, 10am–5pm Sunday, October 17, 10am–4pm

Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Show Friday, October 29, 10am–5pm Saturday, October 30, 10am–5pm Sunday, October 31, 10am–4pm

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Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting SAU-MEI LEUNG

Chinese brush painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Through demonstration and hands-on practice, you will explore and develop an understanding of this fun, expressive, and meditative technique.

Saturday, November 20, 10:15am –1:15pm $50 M; $65 NM

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Series II: Sogetsu Ikebana

KAYE VOSBURGH

This 3-week course will expand your skills in Sogetsu Ikebana. Students will arrange in tall cylinders (nageire) learning fixing techniques and continue practicing basic moribana variations. Must have Sogetsu Ikebana experience.

Thursdays, October 21, November 11, & 18 9:30am–12pm $90 M; $105 NM

Harvest Wreath

Create a wreath rich in autumn colors and textures. We’ll use preserved fall leaves, green leaves, golden yarrow, various grains, miniature corn, pods and seasonal berries to create a 16” wreath suitable for a sheltered door, porch, interior wall or table decoration.

Wednesday, October 20, 10:30am–12:30pm $85 M; $100 NM

$30 M; $40 NM KAREN KEEFE

Take the next step with Zentangle in the advanced course.

This class will focus on learning complex tangles, blending of patterns, techniques of tangulation and use of various Zentangle tools with different media.

Sunday, November 7, 1:15–4:45pm $45 M; $60 NM

Hand Printed Holiday Table

ROBIN SELWITZ

Get all the essential houseplant care tips, tricks, and techniques.

Learn about potting, soil, watering, plants that fit your lifestyle and more. All participants will go home with a plant.

Sunday, September 26, 1:30–3pm $40 M; $55 NM TERESA MOSHER

Roses are a classic plant that can brighten up any garden or home. In this program Teresa provides tips for choosing hardy roses, fertilizing, rose dormancy, fall rose care, and winter protection.

Sunday, September 26, 10:30am –12pm Thursday, October 21, 10:30am –12pm $35 M; $50 NM

Ancient Grains

BATUL JUMA

Learn the nutritional benefits of incorporating ancient grains such as spelt berries, quinoa, and amaranth in our diets, and how to cook them. Then find out how to prepare healthy substantial plant-based meals using these grains combined with summer’s abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables.

Friday, October 22, 10:30am –12:30pm $40 M; $55 NM

SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Take your holiday display to the next level this year with hand crafted decorations. Use fresh herbs and fall leaves to create beautiful, printed name place cards, printed cloth napkins, napkin rings and a votive candle holder to display on your holiday table.

Friday, November 19, 1–3:30pm $40 M; $55 NM

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Houseplants 101

Winterizing Your Roses CAROL SCHWARTZ

Explore the wondrous and sometimes crazy shapes of seed pods through observational drawing. Learn the importance of shading and how to add color with colored pencils and how to achieve an accurate shape.

Sunday, October 31, 10:15am –12:15pm

Advanced Zentangle

$85 M; $100 NM

Gardening & Horticulture

BETSY WILLIAMS

Drawing Leaves and Seeds

BETSY WILLIAMS

Decorate your Thanksgiving table with the bounty of the season! Make a beautiful, long-lasting centerpiece in the Williamsburg tradition. Use fresh fall flowers, fruits, vege-tables, fragrant herbs and seasonal berries combined with preserved leaves to celebrate our National Day of Thanks.

Sunday, November 21, 10:30am –12:30pm

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Bonsai Wiring Design

JOEL MULLENS

Bonsai wiring can be a tricky technique to master.

However, it is essential for design. This workshop will teach techniques for using wires to help reposition and bend your bonsai branches.

Sunday, November 7, 10:30am –12pm $30 M; $40 NM

Seasonal Pruning Workshop: Late Fall

REED PUGH

Knowing what time of year to prune is key and it varies widely depending on the plant. This workshop series focuses on pruning essentials including when and how to prune different plants. We will cover making proper cuts, different forms of pruning, and most importantly pruning plants at the correct time.

Saturday, November 20, 10:30am –12pm & 1–2:30pm $30 M; $40 NM

Nature Studies Guided Photography Walk

STEVE MCGRATH

Join us on this monthly photography walk around the Garden! Bring your camera and lenses or smartphone.

This walks is an opportunity to learn a few things, ask any questions you have, and enjoy the company of other photographers.

Sunday, September 19, 10:30am –12pm Saturday, October 16, 10:30am –12pm $20 M; $30 NM

The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time Field Study MICHAEL WOJTECH

Discover how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment. We will examine varying time scales (e.g., day, week, year) to see how trees change over time, from the buds, flowers, and leaves the role of trees play in our ecosystems.

There is an additional field session option available. See the nature studies section of this bulletin or website for details.

This program is being offered as a webinar with the ability to ADD ON the Saturday field study. You must attend the webinar prior to attending the field study. Field session is limited to 15 people.

Thursday, October 7, 6:30–8pm | WEBINAR Saturday, October 9, 10:30am –12pm | FIELD STUDY

Photographing Fall Foliage

STEVE MCGRATH

Fall is one of the most photogenic seasons in New England.

This workshop will guide you through how to capture the beauty of the season.

Saturday, October 9, 10:15am –2:15pm $60 M; $75 NM

Garden & Flower Photography from Start to Finish PAUL NGUYEN

If you have found that your garden photos don’t quite have the impact that you were hoping for, this class is for you.

Join a professional outdoor photographer Paul Nguyen in this two-session hybrid learning class and discover how to create stunning close-ups and artistic images of your plants and gardens.

Sunday, October 31, 10:30am–1:30pm | IN PERSON Wednesday, November 3, 6:30–8pm | ONLINE $60 M; $75 NM

Tours Garden Renovations Walk & Talk

DAWN DAVIES

Join Horticulture Manager Dawn Davies on a walk around Tower Hill as she guides you through the beauty of the gardens. Learn about the many renovations that have occurred around the gardens from 2020–2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2–3pm $10 M; $20 NM

$40 M; $55 NM

LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Thursday, September 9, 4–7:30pm We are committed to being an inclusive Garden.

Join us as we celebrate Worcester Pride week and our LGBTQ+ community through a fun evening of live music, informational talks, local vendors, and resources provided by local community organizations. please visit towerhillbg.org for more information.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Kids’ Workshops Floral Crowns | Ages 4–12

Learn about the language of flowers and create your own lasting floral crown.

Saturday, September 18, 2:30–4pm M: $22 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $28 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Wings of Wonder | Ages 6–12

Design your own magical wearable fabric garden fairy wings using no-sew techniques.

Sunday, October 10, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Flight School | Ages 7–14

Learn about the science of flight and try out airborne engineering challenges.

Monday, October 11, 1:30–3:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Nature Photography | Ages 10–16

Learn photography basics and practice your technique in the gardens. Participants must come with a digital camera or smartphone.

Sunday, October 17, 1:30–3pm M: $18 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Mythical Masks | Ages 6–12

Use cut paper, cardboard, feathers, and other natural materials to create a magical, mythical mask.

Saturday, October 30, 10:30am–12pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Fairy Dish Garden | Ages 6–14

Learn about cacti species and create your own dish garden with live plants and a magical friend.

Saturday, November 6, 11am–12:30pm M: $40 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $45 CHILD, $16 ADULT

No-Sew Gnomes | Ages 6–12

Use no-sew techniques to create your own mischievous plush gnome companion.

Saturday, November 20, 1:30–3pm M: $20 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $25 CHILD, $16 ADULT

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Adventures in Yoga | Ages 4–8

Get introduced to the basics of yoga together and try nature inspired poses.

Saturdays, September 25 & October 23, 10:30–11:15am M: $12 CHILD, $12 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $20 ADULT

Adventures in Hiking | Ages 8–14

Learn hiking basics, prepare for a day on the trails, and take home the essentials for your next journey.

Sunday, September 26, 1–2:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Amazing Adaptations | Ages 6–10

Learn about the amazing adaptations of local plants on this guided garden adventure.

Sunday, October 3, 1:30–3pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Fall Foliage Family Walk | Ages 3–12

Embark on a fall foliage hike, learn why leaves change color, and create an upcycled leaf press.

Saturday, October 9, 1:30–3pm M: $10 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Gnomeventure Walk | Ages 3–8

Create a gnome inspired craft, learn about garden gnome lore, and search for the golden garden gnome.

Sunday, November 7, 2–3pm Saturday, November 13, 11am–12pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Family Fun

Drop-In

Garden Buds | Ages 4–5

Storytime | Ages 1–6

M: $7 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $12 CHILD, $16 ADULT

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Wicked Wings Walk | Ages 3–10

Discovery Backpacks | Ages 3–12

Join us for circle time, a story, a guided garden adventure, and a take home a craft packet.

Thursdays, 10:30–11:30am

Explore our Wicked Wings exhibit, and learn about adaptations, mythology, and more.

Sunday, September 5, 1–2pm Saturday, October 2, 11am–12pm

Join us for a half hour of stories about plants, animals, the seasons, and more.

Fridays, 11–11:30am

Check out our Discovery Backpacks filled with exciting activities and tools for exploring together.

Sunday through Saturday, 10am–5pm INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Native Plant Dyeing | Ages 6–12

Create your own natural dyes using native plant material and design a reusable tote bag.

Sunday, September 12, 10:30–12pm M: $25 CHILD, $25 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $40 ADULT

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SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 31 Close your eyes and picture yourself with the wings of a bird, a goddess, or a mythical monster. Wicked Wings brings these visions to life! This enchanting new exhibition of interactive sculpture features the wings of creatures both real and imagined, each of which has a special message to deliver about our shared environment. Each piece gives the viewer an opportunity to photograph themselves as a winged being!

Wicked Weekend SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 10am – 4pm

Delve into the magical, mythical, and spookiness of the Garden this autumn with a whole weekend of botanical brews, crystals and crafts, and spellbinding sights for children and adults. This weekend of enchantment features the Beer Garden, live music, artisan vendors, and wicked fun activities for visitors of all ages.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION.

Gnomevember NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30

This fall, Tower Hill’s resident gnomes are busy plotting their annual takeover. Check out their antics and listen to their tales in the gardens and on social media this #gnomevember!

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Give a Gift of Membership

Give a unique and creative gift this holiday season with a Tower Hill Botanic Garden membership. Your gift recipient will find enjoyment during all seasons at the Garden. To purchase a gift membership, please visit towerhillbg.org/gift-of-membership or email membership@towerhillbg.org for details.

GROW the GARDEN WEEK OF GIVING SEPTEMBER 27–OCTOBER 3 Make your gift during Week of Giving, help earn matching funds, and be eligible for hourly drawings for unique Tower Hill experiences like Autumn Illuminated and Night Lights tickets, and other adventures.

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THURSDAY through SUNDAY 6–10 PM Enjoy the magic of a fall evening in New England, dry leaves underfoot, the moon above, autumnal lighting guiding the pathway during Autumn Illuminated. pre-purchased admission tickets are required.

please visit towerhillbg.org for more information.

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THURSDAY through SUNDAY 6–10 PM

NIGHT LIGHTS NOV 26 29 THROUGH DEC 30, 2019 2021 4–10PM

NOVEMBER 26 – DECEMBER 30 / 4–10pm

NIGHT LIGHTS 2021 Celebrate the season with thousands of lights, new experiences, and enchanting landscapes. Enjoy s’mores, seasonal drinks, and fun photo opportunities while creating memories for the whole family. pre-purchased admission tickets are required.

please visit towerhillbg.org for more information.

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CELEBRATE AT TOWER HILL

Looking for a unique space for your 2021 family or business party? Tower Hill welcomes group sizes from 8 to 80. Come celebrate during Autumn Illuminated and Night Lights! visit towerhillbg.org for more information.

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